Training & Conferences

APRC 2026, organized by The Union, the Anti-Tuberculosis Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage (ATAT), and the Thoracic Society of Thailand under Royal Patronage, will be held from February 4–7, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. With the theme “Transforming Lung Health and Creating a Future Free of Tuberculosis through Research, Innovation, and Networking,” the conference will bring together world-renowned speakers and experts to share insights and lead discussions on: Tuberculosis research and treatment innovations, Emerging respiratory infectious diseases, Universal health coverage and access to care, Environmental and societal impacts on lung health and Breakthroughs in non-communicable respiratory diseases, including asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and interstitial lung disease. Please refer to the website for important dates on abstract submission and registration.

In-person courses and virtual options, too - Free online courses We currently offer the following online courses, free of charge: How to develop a research grant proposal (English) Interpretation of CXR in children with presumptive TB (English) Interpretation of CXR in adults (French) Prevent TB: management of TB infection (English, French and Spanish)

The Workshop will be held as a hybrid meeting from 4-5 December 2025, in San Francisco, US. The deadline for abstract submission is 5 September 2025.

The conference will take place from 13–17 July 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. Late-breaker and mpox abstract submissions are now open and will close on 29 April.

The annual INTEREST Conference is the premier scientific conference for HIV in Africa and brings together scientists involved in HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research from around the world. The conference will showcase cutting-edge knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and the prevention of the HIV-1 infection. Additionally, it will continue to foster building a community of African physicians and scientists to facilitate the implementation of local solutions for the management of patients living with HIV-1 infection and for the prevention of HIV transmission.

This tool is based on the Core Competencies in Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology in Europe. This downloadable tool helps users assess their profile and identify relevant training in the ECDC Virtual Academy.

Provides live online courses and in-person training workshops for development covering Proposal Writing, Grant Management, Project Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation.

IDWeek is the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the HIV Medicine Association, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists. IDWeek 2025 will take place live in Atlanta, GA, from October 19–22, with sessions available via livestream and on-demand for registrants. While abstract submissions are now closed, late-breaker submissions open on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

IN-TRAC IN-tensive week is scheduled for August 4-6, 2025 on the Texas Biomed campus in San Antonio, TX. This week will include courses from three IN-TRAC cores: Biosafety and Biocontainment Core (BBC), Animal Model Core (AMC) and Research Imaging Core (RIC). The IN-TRAC IN-tensive is for individuals who are new to TB research and/or early to wet bench or infectious disease research. For more information, contact KIm Olsen at kolsen@txbiomed.org

IDWC 2025 will be held from October 17 to 19, 2025, in Paris, France. This year's theme will be "The Evolution of Pathogens: Understanding and Controlling Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases." IDWC 2025 looks forward to advancing the global response to infectious diseases through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. Please refer to the website for important dates on abstract submission and registration.

Influential Mentor Training - The TRAC Influential Mentors series comprises five virtual sessions that focus on recent scholarship on mentorship, tools for mentors and mentees to strengthen relationships, mentoring across cultures, and building mentoring programs. One session features a panel discussion where experienced mentors and mentees will share best practices and lessons learned. This series is tailored for TB research mentors and mentees from various backgrounds and ranks. Participants who attend four out of five sessions will receive a certificate, however registered participants can attend select sessions. The sessions are led by Dr. Dawn Comeau, Director of Mentor Training at Emory’s TRAC and Professor at Rollins School of Public Health.

Free access to courses and training materials in infectious disease and public health, available for self-study or to support training others.

McGill TBcentre - many webinars and mini courses (all prerecorded)

This asynchronous course includes the topics of TB Terminology, TB Spectrum, Diagnosis of TB, Epi of TB, Risk Factors for TB, Prevention of TB, Treatment for Active TB. Register here: https://jhmi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehvtMnfTmW7kDpI

This catalog provides a listing of each course, seminar series, and other training modalities offered by each TRAC that are open to the TB community. Just as a university or college course catalog is divided into the offerings provided by a given department, the TRAC Train catalog lists the virtual, hybrid, and in-person seminar series, journal clubs, classes/workshops, and other events that are offered by each TRAC.

TDR's catalogue of online courses in implementation research (IR)

New course - free and online - An Introduction and Practical Guide to Community Engagement and Involvement in Global Health Research

You must first log in to the Union site to access these courses.

The app still offers the same comprehensive range of courses from The Union, equipping you and your team with the skills to effectively treat and manage tuberculosis – using the latest insights from leading experts around the world.

This learning platform is custom-built to host high-quality courses developed by the WHO Academy, along with a wide range of quality-approved content from trusted providers. It offers personalized learning pathways, interactive tools, and collaborative features.

The Union is submissions for Abstracts, Symposia, Satellite Sessions, and Post-Graduate Courses and Workshops for the World Conference on Lung Health 2025. The deadline is 9 April (except for Satellite Sessions where submissions end on 30 May). Please review the Key Dates to help you plan and keep in mind all Conference-related information for the year.